Robert J. Bubel

Robert J. Bubel, 79 years of age passed away peacefully on Saturday February 16, 2019 at home while in the care of his family.  A lifelong resident of Brockton Robert was predeceased by his wife of fifty-two years Mary Elizabeth (Curry) Bubel on October 9, 2014. Survived by his son Peter J. and his companion Stephanie Burns of Reading; his beloved, granddaughters, Nina and Alyssa. Born in Brockton the son of the late Peter, and Elizabeth (Piller) Bubel, he was also predeceased by his sister, Regina Bowers. He is also survived by brothers- in- law, sister- in- law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins and honorary family members he kept close in his heart. A graduate of Blythe Township High School, Bob served honorably in the United States Army.  He retired from Dana Corporation, Reading, Pa., and was a member of Holy Cross R.C.C. of New Philadelphia.   Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday February 23, 2019 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Holy Cross R.C.C. 99 Valley Street New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 17959, Rev. Ronald I. Minner to celebrate.  Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M.  until time of worship. Interment with Military Honors St. Bartholomew's R.C.C. Cemetery, Brockton, Pennsylvania. Memorials in his name to: National Centre for Padre Pio, Inc. 111 Barto Road P.O. Box 206 Barto, Pennsylvania 19504 condolences or a fond memory of Bob can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com